POLICE in Dunfermline are appealing for information after a metre-tall, metre-wide charity box for Guide Dogs for the Blind was stolen from the Queen Margaret Hospital.

It was stolen at some point between 7.45pm and 8.45pm on Monday.

The charity box was in the shape of a golden Labrador guide dog with a smaller dog beside it. It is not known how much money was inside.

A suspect described as having grey hair and wearing a light blue tracksuit top was seen by members of the public near to the cycle path at Whitefield Road.

Officers are now appealing for anyone with information to get in contact.

Constable Vicki Philip, of Safer Towns Dunfermline, said: “This is a large, distinctive object and we feel sure that someone must know who is responsible for the theft.

“Anyone with information is asked to call us on 101 quoting incident number 3955 of 5th June.”

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.